Latter-Day Lesbian

This week, Fanny Fact Check recorded here in person! She and her "companion" were our visiting teachers. Mary felt a bit funny about the visit, to which she was reminded that "the spirit" was simply letting her know she was misbehaving. Glad we could clear that up. Also, the FUMPOTD is obviously fake, and Bednar is the subject of a self-righteous, "He Said What?!?" Should be a good time! Music pro...

Welcome to Episode 18 of LDL Letters! In this episode we hear from Charly, a teenager who can't wait to move out of what she refers to as the "stupid" state of Utah. And Dayna only took two years to transition from Mormon missionary to out lesbian. Good job! Should be a great one, so please join us! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So pl...

On this episode we discuss the LDS recent opinions over the debate about the ban on conversion therapy. Uh yeah. Just when you think this crap can't get any crazier. Ugh! Also, Fanny Fact Check helps figure out what a Zelph it is. Turns out it has nothing to do with a shelf. Go figure. All that and more, so please give a listen! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com

Welcome to Episode 17 of LDL Letters! In this episode Melissa compares her Presbyterian upbringing to Mormonism, and Lara talks about being raised as both Mormon and Fundamentalist Christian. Nutty! Mary's starting to think it's all fake. Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at www.latterday...

Join us for an amazing Testimony Meeting from our Utah meet-n-greet the day after the Protect Every Child March and Rally in Salt Lake City. Mary enjoys her first sip of "Pay Lay Ale," which is not actually a Joseph Smith inspired micro brew, it's the most recent FUMPOTD. Also, the audience helps us with a special Butthole Bednar, "He Said What" segment. Please join us! We desire all to partake. M...

Welcome to Episode 16 of LDL Letters! In this episode Amy writes in with a tribute to her first love, Jean Anne. It's a heartbreaking story of the intense pressure churches often inflict in an effort to get us to conform to their impossible religious standards. Stories like this can be terribly sad, but can also provide a way for us to heal and help put an end to the oppressive control and abuse d...

Diana's back! And she has some great tips on what to take with you when you leave religion. Some stuff is actually cool, and it's yours to keep! Find out what during this super interesting conversation (well, at least we think so). Also, Fanny Fact Check enlightens us once again, and Mary (the never mo) stumps Shelly and Diana on an amazing FUMPOTD (thanks, Bryce Blankenagel). Recommended reading:...

Welcome to Episode 15 of LDL Letters! This week: Ben comes out to his wife as asexual, and Martie discloses sexual abuse by a family member and later by a Mormon bishop. Warning: this episode discusses violent themes, but we feel it's important to shed light on the abuse that can occur within religious institutions. As a reminder, we will be at the Protect Every Child march in Salt Lake City on Oc...

Please join us for a fun, engaging and enlightening conversation with dear friend, fellow podcaster and success coach, Heather Vickery! We are super pumped to have Heather as a guest. We fell head over heels in love with her and think you will too. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to Episode 14 of LDL Letters! This week: Heather almost gets sucked into hell by an earthquake, and Madyson asks for advice on how to stay strong surrounded by TBM family members. Yikes! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided...

Join us for an intimate conversation with special guests Angela and Alli, as we discuss Angela's upbringing in the Catholic Church, her horrifying conversion therapy experience, and how the couple view spirituality today. Warning: this episode covers violent themes; it's raw, at times hilarious, painful and inspiring all at once. We hope you agree. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purp...

Welcome to Episode 13 of LDL Letters! This week: Kim researches various faiths in Salt Lake City, and Elise asks for Shelly's advice on keeping her cool when dealing with Mormons. Hmm...Shelly's advice? Interesting. Good luck, Elise. Just kidding. Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at www....

Join us live from Sister Space - a women's retreat held annually the first weekend after Labor Day in the Delaware Valley. This was our first "rustic retreat," which involved sleeping in cabins with a bunch of other women, and recording our podcast in a barn (no farm animals were injured as a result of making this episode)...and of course, the sex tent. Intrigued yet? We think it turned out pretty...

Welcome to Episode 12 of LDL Letters! This week: Clark and Laurie - excommunication and winning at bishopric roulette. Warning: the second half of the episode deals with violent themes, so please be advised. Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! M...

Hey everybody, this episode features our much anticipated interview with abuse survivor, Kristy Johnson. Her documentary, No Crime in Sin addresses the sexual abuse Kristy and her siblings underwent growing up in their ultra Mormon household. We hope you tune in for the interview, and we also encourage you to check out this life-changing film now playing on Amazon Prime Video.  Music provided by P...

Welcome to Episode 11 of LDL Letters! This week: Taylor and Elizabeth - still Mormon, but not necessarily TBM. In fact, Taylor is gay and Elizabeth is pretty done. Still attending church, but feels done with it (it's complicated). As a reminder, each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at www.la...

We are back for part 2 of our interview with Carolyn and Jamie, two amazing listeners and members of the trans community. In this episode you'll learn about some of the things you may actually be saying to trans people when you misgender them. It's an informative and loving conversation, and we hope you join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 10 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

As in, Ed Smart, obviously. Join us for a discussion about the coming out story that everyone's talking about. We admire Ed's courage and interest in living an authentic life. Also, things heat up a bit when Sister Fanny Fact Check waxes poetically about...um, what exactly is she talking about? We're not quite sure, but we like it. And finally -- ringtones are here. Or should we say, "hear?" Check...

Welcome to Episode 9 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! Warning: this week's episode contains violent themes; some parts may be difficult to hear.  As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Join us for part 1 of our interview with Carolyn and Jamie, two amazing listeners and members of the trans community. It's an episode full of love, laughter and learning. Or as we like to say, the three Ls (we actually never say that, truth be told). Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 8 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Say that three times fast! Please help us welcome the host of Naked Mormonism, Bryce Blankenagel. Also, we turn the time over to Sister Fanny Fact-Check, and Shelly teaches Mary a lesson about covenants and obedience (i.e. guilt and shame). It's a real treat.  Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Carolyn and Erika: Correct Pronouns & Christmas Present Apostasy Welcome to Episode 7 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Four Square, Quaker, Reiki, Charismatic, Anglo-Catholicism, and a bunch of other isms... Meet Grace...who has pretty much tried 'em all - except for Mormonism (though, she did go into a temple once). Learn all about Grace's fascinating and varied religious background, and how agnosticism may be the best "ism" of them all.   Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .